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Lemon Blueberry Cookies #CreativeCookieExchange

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lemon blueberry cookiesOk guys is the time to share delicious cookies, are you ready? Well this month we have a variety of cookies inspired in next month independence day, so you can plan ahead for the picnic or family gather.
All things delicious, with different ingredients and all shapes and colors.
I made this lemon blueberry cookies, pack in fresh blueberries, and refreshing lemon flavor, they are like cake type of cookie, so not the typical crunchy cookie, but super delicious.
I hope you like them as much as we did.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup of butter (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups AP flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • the zest of one lemon
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • pitch of salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 325° F.
  2. Place sugar, brown sugar, cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and cream for 5 minutes, add the egg and mix for 1 more minute.
  3. Add vanilla extract, in another bowl mix together flour, salt, baking powder and lemon zest, and alternate with the milk to the above mixture.
  4. Add by hand the blueberries and incorporate very carefully,
  5. Chill for 1 hour.
  6. After the hour place the dough in little balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

This recipe makes 30 cookies.

Preparation time: 20 minutes plus 1 hour of chilling
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

The Creative Cooke Exchange theme this month is Red, White, and Blue. Independence Day is coming soon and we have to celebrate! If you are a blogger and want to join in the fun, contact Laura via email (thespicedlife AT gmail DOT com) and she will get you added to our Facebook group where we coordinate events.

You can also use us as a great resource for cookie recipes. Be sure to check out our Facebook page, our Pinterest Board, and our monthly posts. You will be able to find them the first Tuesday after the 15th of each month! Also, if you are looking for inspiration to get in the kitchen and start baking, check out what all of the hosting bloggers have made:

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Coconut Dulce de Leche Cookies #TheLeftoversClub

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coconut dulce de leche cookiesFor this month #TheLeftoversClub I decide to make this super delicious cookies with some homemade Dulce de Leche that is just delicious, and I really hope my friend Cheralee Stover, love just as much as we do.
Mix in with some coconut and other addictive ingredients, like butter, this cookies are perfect for a snack or just to sweet a little your day, in any case you don’t need any excuse to enjoy this fabulous cookies.

If you want to join The Leftovers Club just click and make sure to read all the rules or just send me an email and I will send the info to you.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups AP flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup of Dulce de Leche
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup graded coconut
  • pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a stand mixer cream sugar and butter for 5 minutes, add the dulce de leche, egg and vanilla extract mix until incorporated, then add all the dry ingredients, and mix for 3 minutes, then add by hand the coconut.
  3. With a 1 tablespoon ice cream scoop, add scoops of the batter in a cookie sheet, and bake for 15 minutes.

This recipe makes 30 cookies.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy



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Dulce de Leche Cookie Bars #CreativeCookieExchange

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dulce de leche cookiesOh yes! we have cookies again, and we are celebrating a little early 5 de Mayo, because we want for you to have all what you need before this huge celebration.
All the cookies the we make today are inspired in this celebration, all Mexican or latin inspired cuisine.
I made, this delicious Dulce de Leche cookies, so easy and so good, they are made with only a few ingredients and I know you don’t believe it but the flavor of the dulce the leche is not heavy, so you can enjoy more then one piece, and the change I did is the instead of round cookies I spice it up by making little squares or bars, easier and different you know me I’m very practical, I like simple and easy recipes.
And know you just need to buy or make a good Dulce de Leche so you can make this super delicious cookies, and share with your family and friends, and don’t forget to make some extra for your 5 de mayo celebration too.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 stick softened butter
  • 1 /2 cups AP flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup Dulce de Leche
  • pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl of a stand mixer, cream sugar and butter for 5 minutes, then add the dulce de leche, in other bowl mix flour, salt and baking soda and add to the mixture above, place the dough in a 8×8 pyrex, previously grease, and distribute well in the pyrex.
  3. Bake for 30 minutes.
  4. Cool completely before cutting in pieces, if you prefer, you can shape in round cookies.

This recipe makes one hold cookie.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

And for more inspired, delicious cookies for 5 de mayo and more check out my friends amazing recipes.

The theme this month is Cinco de Mayo – and what better way to celebrate than baking cookies! Creative Cookie Exchange has decided to stop using the linky. What this means is that the only way to join in the fun is to become a host. Just contact Laura at thespicedlife AT gmail DOT com and she will get you added to our Facebook group, where we discuss our cookies and share links.

You can also just use us as a great resource for cookie recipes–be sure to check out our Facebook page, our Pinterest Board, and our monthly posts. You will be able to find them the first Tuesday after the 15th of each month! Also, if you are looking for inspiration to get in the kitchen and start baking, check out what all of the hosting bloggers have made:

Hazelnut Espresso Cookies #CreativeCookieExchange

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hazelnut espresso cookiesAnd here we are again, so happy to share this recipe with all of you, is different and so delicious with a cup of coffee.
Our group this month is giving ideas in cookies incorporating coffee or tea, and let me tell you Yes! What a great theme.
And of course I create this delicious chewy, crunchy, nutty and with a hint of espresso to wake u up, just in case you need it.
So come and let us delight you with all this amazingly delicious cookies we have create for you.
Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 sticks soften butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup withe sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon grown espresso coffee
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped hazelnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Cream butter and sugars, add eggs one by one.
  3. In a bowl mix flour, salt, baking powder, espresso powder and nutmeg.
  4. To the butter mixture add, vanilla and the dry ingredients, mix until incorporated, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add by hand the hazelnuts.
  6. Prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, with an ice cream scoop pour scoops of the cookies in the baking sheet, living a good space between them.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes of until golden brown.

This recipe makes 16 cookies.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

The theme this month is Wake from Winter with Coffee and Tea–because unlike last month, now our Spring Fever has some basis in reality! Creative Cookie Exchange has decided to stop using the linky. What this means is that the only way to join in the fun is to become a host. Just contact Laura at thespicedlife@gmail.com and she will get you added to our Facebook group, where we discuss our cookies and share links.

You can also just use us as a great resource for cookie recipes–be sure to check out our Facebook page, our Pinterest Board, and our monthly posts. You will be able to find them the first Tuesday after the 15th of each month! Also, if you are looking for inspiration to get in the kitchen and start baking, check out what all of the hosting bloggers have made:

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Nutella Cranberry Cookies #CreativeCookieExcange

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Nutella Cranberry CookiesI love sharing delicious, easy and family friendly recipes and this cookies are just that, a group of the most amazing flavors ever, a little salty a little sweet and crunchy.
And makes me even more happiest the I can share the recipe here in the group.
Every month we bring delicious ideas to you, so you can make with family and friends and of course taste something different every time.
And who doesn’t love chocolate and berries, I just love them, and all the ideas today are inspired by this two ingredients.
So grab a chair and enjoy this amazing ideas the we make just for you.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup AP flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup nutella
  • 1/2 cup dry cranberries
  • 1 stick unsalted softened butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer cream butter and sugar , add cranberries, nuts, nutella and flour mixed with the baking powder, mix for 2 minutes.
  3. With an 2 tablespoons ice cream scoop, grab portions of the dough and place on a baking sheet, bake for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on your oven.
  4. Place the cookies on a rack to cool.

This recipe makes 24 cookies.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

The theme this month is Berries and Chocolate–because we all have a little spring fever!  Creative Cookie Exchange has decided to stop using the linky. What this means is that the only way to join in the fun is to become a host. Just contact Laura at thespicedlife@gmail.com and I will get you added to our Facebook group, where we discuss our cookies and share links.

You can also just use us as a great resource for cookie recipes–be sure to check out our Facebook page, our Pinterest Board, and our monthly posts. You will be able to find them the first Tuesday after the 15th of each month! Also, if you are looking for inspiration to get in the kitchen and start baking, check out what all of the hosting bloggers have made:

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Almond Sour Cream Cookies #TheLeftoversClub

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almond SC cookiesThis is my first time participating in this group and let me tell you is bean a great experience, first I love getting delicious treats on the mail, Who doesn’t? and second meet new people is jus amazing.
I not sure if I did a good job but you know, in life you need to make mistakes to learn the right way of doing things.
So let me tell you what I made, this unique and delicious, soft and crunchy almond and sour cream cookies, and o my they are amazing, is not a strong flavor of almonds but when you take a bite and feel little pieces of almonds on then is just out of this world.
Its bean an amazing experience and the best part you are here to enjoy more and more delicious recipes.
If you want to join this The Leftovers Club just click and make sure to read all the rules or just send me an email and I will send the info to you.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 stick of butter
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 2 1/2 cup AP flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix butter and sugar for 3 minutes, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, add to the bater the sour cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg.
  3. Add the dry ingredients and the almond flour and beat for 2 minutes in low speed, add the chopped almonds by hand.
  4. Divide the batter in 2 logs cover with plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  5. Cut in 1 inch pieces to form the cookies and place in a grease baking sheet, bake for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Smear all kinds of delicious things on them like, nutella, cream cheese, honey, jam, dulce de leche, etc.

This recipe makes 36 cookies.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

This is for members of The Leftovers Club to display their amazing treats that they sent to another bloggers to sample!

Spooky Cookies Halloween Party #SundaySupper

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Spooky CookiesThis is a very exciting event, hosting for the first time celebrating Halloween is amazing, what a great opportunity is this one.
We have delicious, easy, sweet, salty and incredible recipes for you today, all made by this fabulous group, especially think to change a little bit this Halloween and make you want to go in the kitchen.
I make for you in this occasion Spooky Cookies, delicious sugar cookies decorated with Royal Icing. This recipe is not only delicious and easy but is a fabulous way to involve your kids and spend quality time with them, I know your going to love how easy and cute this cookies are.
Check out all the recipes and don’t forget to tell all about your Halloween adventures.
Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the butter with sugar until light and fluffy, beat in egg and vanilla extract. Mix flour, baking powder and salt and add to butter mixture in 3 additions.
  3. Do not chill the dough, divide into two balls.
  4. On floured surface, roll each ball in 1/8 in. thick and using a cookie cutter, cut to shape each cookie. Bake on a cookie sheet for 8-12 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
  5. Once ready place on a rack to cool completely before icing.
  6. I used Royal Icing to decorated the cookies, but you can used any icing and decoration you want.

Yields 32 cookies.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Check out more ideas for Halloween.

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Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm EST. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here → Sunday Supper Movement.

Welcome To Our Spookiest Halloween Party #SundaySupper

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HALLOWEEN

I’m so exited, this is my first time hosting an event since I join the #SundaySupper family, and what better way to start this new adventure then having a Halloween Party.
Yes we are having a party, with a lot of candy, cupcakes, cakes, cocktails, and of course some main dishes just in case you need something to wash down all the sweetness.
I encourage you to check out the irresistible list of deliciousness, recipes made by so many creative and amazing friends.
I know you ended up drooling just by reading.

COCKTAILS

SWEETS AND DESSERTS

CUPCAKES, COOKIES AND MORE

APPETIZER, MAIN MEALS

Sunday Supper Movement
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm EST. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here → Sunday Supper Movement.

Orange Cookies Back to School #CreativeCookieExchange

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Orange CookiesThis is a great opportunity for you, I know how difficult it is to get back to the routine of packing lunch and snacks, and we have the solution, a Back to School Cookie Exchange with by #CreativeCookieExchange.
We have a lot of ideas for you, like my Orange Cookies, not to sweet, ideal to smear jam, peanut butter, butter, cream cheese or just by them self.
Delicious with coffee, juice, tea, milk or wherever you like, is a perfect complement after lunch, a treat for your kids, and like my daughter said just make a smile face with chocolate chips and I’m happy mami.
She really like chocolate chips, (smile face).
So like I said Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 sticks butter a room temperature
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup powder sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Zest of one orange
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 325° F.
  2. Beat the sugar with the butter for 4 minutes, in a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and orange zest, add this to the butter mixture with the vanilla.
  3. Roll the dough in a surface with little flour, cut the cookies, choose the shape your kids love the most, place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Once ready place on a rack to cool.
  5. This recipe makes 36 cookies.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

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Check out more delicious ideas here:

Lemon Cookies for a Citrus #SundaySupper

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DSC_0007-mWith the arrival of spring, we also see how our kitchen begins to fill with colors, yellow, green, orange, are some of the colors that are in this moment in my kitchen because I love to fill my bowl with oranges, limes and lemons.
And this week we want to inspire you with recipes full of citrus, so you also begin to fill your kitchen with these colors.
The #SundaySupper team has prepared a variety of dishes inspired by these flavors, delicious recipes to prepare this summer.
Stay with us and delight yourself with the wonderful aroma of citrus to awaken all your senses.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick of room temperature butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • The zest of one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a bowl sift flour, baking powder and salt.

Beat sugar, cream cheese and butter for 5 minutes or until the mixture is smooth.
Add the lemon zest and grated ginger with vanilla extract, add the flour gradually and finally incorporate the nuts.

Using an ice cream scoop, place the mixture in portions in previously greased trays.
Bake for 20 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
Once baked, place the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.

This recipe makes 32 cookies.

This type of cookies have a cake-like texture, so you must be very careful with the baking time.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

And if you want even more inspiration for this season, check out the links for delicious recipes

Better with Citrus Breakfasts:

Big On Citrus Breads & Condiments:

Make You Pucker Salads, Sides, & Main Dishes:

Sour Citrusy Sweets & Desserts:

Sour Sips & Drinks:

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter on Sunday, March 31st to talk all about citrus recipes! We’ll tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm EST. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more delicious recipes and food photos.